The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

From: johnvac52

On Jun 12, 2008

Great alternative to Sloppy Joe's. Nice flavor, easy to prepare with ingredients, that most of us, already have on hand. We will difinitely make again.

From: aunt maimes

On May 16, 2008

I was so excited to try a piece of american history! With this many great reviews I expected to love these sandwiches. I was not in love. They are good, but not the knockouts I was hoping for. Very messy and a bit frustrating to eat. Was hoping to add this easy recipe to my rotation but think I'd rather just throw a burger on the grill.

From: yaycarter

On May 10, 2004

Wow! That saying about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts really applies here. My only knowledge of this sandwich is from the Roseanne show like one other reviewer, so I had no idea what to expect. I wondered how some meat, vinegar, mustard, salt, and sugar could make something as delicious as all the other reviewers said. It's certainly some kind of magic... I used ground chuck from my favorite butcher, kosher salt (only 1 tsp), white vinegar (wondered about using apple cider vinegar in the future) and a regular nonstick pan. It was very very easy to prepare - took only a few minutes to get everything browned, drained, and simmering. I was going for something like a Krystal Burger effect, so I used Merita dinner rolls and toasted them under the broiler with butter to serve these delicious sandwiches on. I did use extra mustard and pickles as the directions said. My husband and I enjoyed them very much, and even my 4 year old son who is going through a very hornery stage about food (does it count as a "stage" if it lasts over a year?!) ate the whole sandwich without being bugged about it! So that alone makes it a definite keeper in my opinion! Try this one - you'll love it for a casual family weeknight meal.

From: claireMN

On Apr 28, 2004

WOW! These just POP in your mouth! My whole family went crazy for these little guys and my teenage daughters are the pickiest eaters you've ever seen! I've heard of these sandwiches but till now wasn't motivated to try them but after reading plantfreek's story about how she learned to make these I just had to try them. Boy am I glad that I did! I used a large cast iron skillet and used the amount of salt called for-don't be afraid of that amount of salt if you use a large skillet-you will NOT end up with a salty sandwich. They came out just perfect and with mustard and dill pickles slapped on top of them, some baked beans and potato chips -you have a great meal made in just a few minutes. Try these-you won't be disappointed-but, be careful-they are addicting! Thanks again! claireMN